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NAUTIS FMB Simulator for AKMI Cirebon

Sep 08, 2016

The Akademi Maritim (AKMI) Suaka Bahari Cirebon has selected VSTEP for the supply of one DNV Class A FMB Simulator to train its students in accordance with the latest IMO requirements and model courses.On August 22, 2016, VSTEP and its local…

Investment in Training Takes Pole Position at Harris Pye

Sep 06, 2016

A new intake of graduate trainee engineers; the start of a new ‘term’ in their internal Weld School; three trainees over half way through a two-year Boilermaker scheme; and six graduates of the inaugural Boiler Assistant training course highlight…

MOL Offers Management Training Program

Sep 06, 2016

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that 'MOL Global Management College, 2016' was launched on September 5.MOL Global Management College started in 2014 with the aim of improving management skills in cross-cultural environments and…

Royal IHC, TNPA Launch Dredge Training

Sep 06, 2016

The inauguration of an IHC dredging simulator was held at Transnet’s Maritime School of Excellence in Durban, South Africa on Friday 2 September. The launch marked the start of a new dredge training programme to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of local dredging personnel…

Sovcomflot, ABB to set-up Center at Admiral Nevelskoy MSU

Sep 03, 2016

PAO Sovcomflot, Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB) Company and the Admiral Nevelskoy Maritime State University (MSU) have signed an agreement for research, technological and educational partnership. The document provides for the establishment of the…

How Can the Marine Industry Counteract Its Aging Workforce?

Sep 02, 2016

It’s been widely reported over recent years that the maritime industry is facing a workforce crisis. A lack of newly trained candidates to fill the gaps caused by retirement of an aging workforce, now compounded even further by the oil price crash…

Coast Guard Foundation Announces Pacific Awards Dinner

Aug 31, 2016

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today its 31st event honoring the Coast Guard on the west coast. This annual event brings together…

Jt Study by MOL, Yokohama University for Improving Ocean Shipping Market Forecast

Aug 30, 2016

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. today announced that the company and its subsidiary MOL Information Systems, Ltd. have signed a contract with Yokohama National University to conduct a joint study on the analysis and use of big data related to ocean shipping…

SUNY Maritime Among 'Best Bang for the Buck' Colleges

Aug 29, 2016

SUNY Maritime College has been named one of the best colleges for its price by Washington Monthly. SUNY Maritime placed in the top 30 schools in the Northeast. It was the top State University of New York institution on the list. It is also the highest on the list SUNY Maritime has ever been…

Good Response to MPA's Port Management Program

Aug 29, 2016

The 3rd Port Management Programme (PMP), one of the flagship programmes developed by the MPA Academy for port masters, harbour masters and middle managers from maritime and port authorities kicked-off today. The five-day programme which will…

Coast Guard Foundation Awarded 128 Scholarships

Aug 28, 2016

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that in 2016 it has awarded a record 128 new scholarships. Combined with multi-year scholarship recipients and three Fallen Heroes Scholars…

Coast Guard Foundation Awards 128 New Scholarships

Aug 26, 2016

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, has announced that in 2016 it has awarded a record 128 new scholarships.  Combined with multi-year scholarship recipients and three Fallen Heroes Scholars…

Danish Maritime Authority Supports Maritime Cultural Days

Aug 26, 2016

The Danish Maritime Authority's buoy tender ’POUL LØWENØRN’ will be alongside in Korsør in connection with the Maritime Cultural Days. The vessel will be open to visitors throughout Saturday, 27 August.Safety of navigation is at the centre of the Maritime Cultural Days…

Connected Ships, Smart Data, Cybersecurity to Feature in SHIPPINGInsight

Aug 23, 2016

Ship connectivity, smart data and cybersecurity will be central themes on the agenda at the fifth SHIPPINGInsight Fleet Optimization Conference & Exhibition. The annual maritime technology forum and trade show will take place at the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa in Stamford…

Coast Guard Foundation Presents Guardian Award to ExxonMobil

Aug 19, 2016

The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced that its 2016 Guardian Award has been presented to ExxonMobil.The Coast Guard Foundation’s Guardian Award recognizes individuals…

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